Stephen Halliday Scratched Amid Trade Rumors

Rookie forward Stephen Halliday is expected to be a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames, with Kurtis MacDermid taking his spot. Halliday, who has 11 points in 28 games, is reportedly being held out as GM Steve Staios discusses potential trade scenarios. The Senators are looking to manage roster assets as the trade deadline nears, and Halliday's absence from the lineup is widely viewed as a sign that a deal involving the 23-year-old center may be imminent.